The Tiger Rising Unit
PS 1 Reading 1-C Apply decoding strategies to problem solve unknown words
PS 2 Reading 1-F Apply pre-reading strategies to aid in comprehension
PS 6 Reading 2-B Recognize literary devices to analyze and evaluate poetry and prose
PS 8 Reading 3-C Use text element details to analyze fiction and nonfiction
PS 10 Writing 1-A Follow/create graphic organizers and apply writing process to write effectively in various
forms and types of writing
PS 16 Writing 3-D Write paragraph(s) text that summarizes information
Day 1
Distribute Vocab. Ch. 1-12
Anticipation Guide
Distribute books
Begin Reading
Anticipation Paragraph at the end of class
Day 9
Collect Ch. 13-18 Study Questions/Vocab.
Symbolism Activity
Assign Ch. 19-24 Study Questions/Vocab
Continue Reading
Homework: missed vocab words
Day 2
Intro. Story Elements/Relate to S.W.B.S.
Discuss Exposition
Assign Ch. 1-6 Study Questions/Vocab.
Cont. Reading
Day 10
Finish reading Ch. 19-24
Collect Ch. 19-24 Study Questions/Vocab

Day 3
Finish Ch. 1-6
Finish Ch. 1-6 Study Questions/Vocab.
Continue Reading
Day 11
Ch. 1-24 Vocab Quiz
Assign Ch. 25-31 Study Questions/Vocab.
Cont. Reading
Day 4
Review Exposition
Setting Map Activity
Assign Ch. 7-12 Study Questions/Vocab
Cont. Reading
Day 12
Collect Ch. 25-31 Study Questions/Vocab
Story Elements Project
Homework: missed vocab. words
Day 5
Ch. 1-6 Vocab. Quiz
Simile Activity
Cont. Reading
Day 13
Intro Editing Marks
Editing Practice Activity
Day 6
Finish Ch. 7-12
Collect Study Questions/Vocab 7-12
Homework: missed vocab. words
Day 14
Intro Paragraph Formula
Story Summary Rough Draft
Day 7
Making inferences activity
Assign Ch. 13-18 Study Questions/Vocab.
Cont. Reading
Day 15
Editing Marks Quiz
Constructive Criticism Activity
Day 8
Vocab Quiz Ch. 1-12
Finish Reading Ch. 13-18
Day 16
Peer Edit Paragraph Summary
Assign Revised Draft

Day 17
Type Final Draft Paragraph Summary


Day 18 Review Day

Day 19 Tiger Rising Exam

Vocabulary